Ammunition Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global ammunition market size is calculated at USD 37.24 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 51.93 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 3.78% from 2025 to 2034. The North America ammunition market size surpassed USD 11.11 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 3.95% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : January 2025
  • Report Code : 2147
  • Category : Chemical and Material

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

5.1. Market Dynamics

5.1.1. Market Drivers

5.1.2. Market Restraints

5.1.3. Market Opportunities

5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

5.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

5.2.3. Threat of substitute

5.2.4. Threat of new entrants

5.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape

6.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

6.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

6.1.3. Vendor Landscape

6.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

6.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 7. Global Ammunition Market, By Caliber

7.1. Ammunition Market, by Caliber,

7.1.1. Small

7.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.2. Medium

7.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.3. Large

7.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.4. Artillery

7.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.5. Mortar

7.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 8. Global Ammunition Market, By Product

8.1. Ammunition Market, by Product,

8.1.1. Rimfire

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Centrefire

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Ammunition Market, By End User

9.1. Ammunition Market, by End User,

9.1.1. Civil & Commercial

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Defense

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Ammunition Market, By Component

10.1. Ammunition Market, by Component,

10.1.1. Fuses & Primers

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.2. Gun Powder

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.3. Projectile

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.4. Cases

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.5. Others

10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Ammunition Market, By Type

11.1. Ammunition Market, by Type,

11.1.1. Bullets

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.2. Aerial Bombs

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.3. Grenades

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.4. Mortars

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.5. Artillery Shells

11.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.5. Others

11.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 12. Global Ammunition Market, By Guidance

12.1. Ammunition Market, by Guidance,

12.1.1. Guided

12.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

12.1.2. Non-guided

12.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 13. Global Ammunition Market, By Lethality

13.1. Ammunition Market, by Lethality,

13.1.1. Lethal

13.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

13.1.2. Less-lethal

13.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 14. Global Ammunition Market, By End-Use

14.1. Ammunition Market, by End-Use,

14.1.1. Military & Homeland Security

14.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

14.1.2. Civil & Commercial

14.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

14.1.3. Others

14.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 15. Global Ammunition Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

15.1. North America

15.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.1.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.1.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.1.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.1.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.1.9. U.S.

15.1.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.1.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.1.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.1.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.1.9.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.1.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.1.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.1.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.1.10. Rest of North America

15.1.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.1.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.1.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.1.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.1.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.1.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.1.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.1.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.2. Europe

15.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.2.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.2.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.2.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.2.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.2.9. UK

15.2.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.2.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.2.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.2.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.2.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.2.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.2.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.2.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.2.10. Germany

15.2.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.2.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.2.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.2.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.2.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.2.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.2.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.2.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.2.11.  France

15.2.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.2.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.2.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.2.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.2.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.2.11.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.2.11.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.2.11.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.2.12. Rest of Europe

15.2.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.2.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.2.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.2.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.2.12.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.2.12.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.2.12.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.2.12.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.3. APAC

15.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.3.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.3.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.3.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.3.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.3.9. India

15.3.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.3.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.3.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.3.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.3.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.3.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.3.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.3.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.3.10. China

15.3.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.3.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.3.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.3.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.3.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.3.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.3.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.3.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.3.11. Japan

15.3.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.3.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.3.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.3.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.3.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.3.11.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.3.11.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.3.11.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.3.12. Rest of APAC

15.3.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.3.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.3.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.3.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.3.12.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.3.12.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.3.12.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.3.12.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.4. MEA

15.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.4.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.4.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.4.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.4.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.4.9. GCC

15.4.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.4.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.4.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.4.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.4.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.4.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.4.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.4.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.4.10. North Africa

15.4.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.4.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.4.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.4.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.4.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.4.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.4.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.4.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.4.11. South Africa

15.4.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.4.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.4.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.4.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.4.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.4.11.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.4.11.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.4.11.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.4.12. Rest of MEA

15.4.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.4.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.4.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.4.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.4.12.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.4.12.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.4.12.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.4.12.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.5. Latin America

15.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.5.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.5.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.5.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.5.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.5.9. Brazil

15.5.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.5.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.5.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.5.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.5.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

15.5.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.5.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.5.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

15.5.10.   Rest of LATAM

15.5.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Caliber

15.5.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

15.5.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User

15.5.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

15.5.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type 

15.5.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Guidance

15.5.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Lethality

15.5.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End-Use

Chapter 16. Company Profiles

16.1. Northrop Grumman Corporation

16.1.1. Company Overview

16.1.2. Product Offerings

16.1.3. Financial Performance

16.1.4. Recent Initiatives

16.2. FN Herstal

16.2.1. Company Overview

16.2.2. Product Offerings

16.2.3. Financial Performance

16.2.4. Recent Initiatives

16.3. Olin Corporation

16.3.1. Company Overview

16.3.2. Product Offerings

16.3.3. Financial Performance

16.3.4. Recent Initiatives

16.4. General Dynamics Corporation

16.4.1. Company Overview

16.4.2. Product Offerings

16.4.3. Financial Performance

16.4.4. Recent Initiatives

16.5. BAE Systems, Inc.

16.5.1. Company Overview

16.5.2. Product Offerings

16.5.3. Financial Performance

16.5.4. Recent Initiatives

16.6. Rheinmetall Defense

16.6.1. Company Overview

16.6.2. Product Offerings

16.6.3. Financial Performance

16.6.4. Recent Initiatives

16.7. Nexter KNDS Group

16.7.1. Company Overview

16.7.2. Product Offerings

16.7.3. Financial Performance

16.7.4. Recent Initiatives

16.8. Hanwha Corporation

16.8.1. Company Overview

16.8.2. Product Offerings

16.8.3. Financial Performance

16.8.4. Recent Initiatives

16.9. ST Engineering

16.9.1. Company Overview

16.9.2. Product Offerings

16.9.3. Financial Performance

16.9.4. Recent Initiatives

16.10. Remington Arms Company LLC

16.10.1. Company Overview

16.10.2. Product Offerings

16.10.3. Financial Performance

16.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 17. Research Methodology

16.7. Primary Research

16.7. Secondary Research

16.7. Assumptions

Chapter 18. Appendix

18.1. About Us

18.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global ammunition market size was accounted at USD 35.83 billion in 2024 and it is expected to reach around USD 51.93 billion by 2034.

The global ammunition market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 3.78% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players operating in the ammunition market are Northrop Grumman Corporation, FN Herstal, Olin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, BAE Systems, Inc., Rheinmetall Defense, Nexter KNDS Group, Hanwha Corporation, ST Engineering, Remington Arms Company LLC, Vista Outdoor Operations LLC

Growing cross-border conflicts throughout the world and rising demand for defensive equipment in armies due to rising geopolitical tensions throughout the world are likely to fuel ammunition market growth.

North America region will lead the global ammunition market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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